🏖️ 25 Best Places to Visit in Cornwall: 2025 Local's Ultimate Coastal Guide
With over 697km of coastline and 300+ beaches, Cornwall remains the UK's premier coastal destination, attracting 5.2 million visitors annually according to Visit Cornwall's 2025 report. This 4000-word guide reveals hidden coves, ancient sites, and local secrets through 25 curated locations. Recent surveys show 94% of visitors experience Cornwall's unique "coastal magic" - a blend of:
- Dramatic granite cliffs meeting turquoise waters
- World-class surfing conditions at Fistral Beach
- UNESCO World Heritage mining landscapes
- Subtropical gardens thriving in the Gulf Stream
- Fresh seafood from 150+ working harbors
🏖️ 35 Essential Cornish Destinations: 2025 Complete Coastal Handbook
Cornwall's 697km coastline - representing 18% of England's total - hosts 5.4 million annual visitors according to 2025 Visit Cornwall data. This comprehensive guide combines local expertise with official tourism insights to reveal:
Coastal Geology
- Granite cliffs of Land's End (300 million years old)
- Serpentine rock formations at Kynance Cove
- Sandstone stacks at Bedruthan Steps
Marine Ecosystems
- Grey seal colonies (2,500+ individuals)
- Basking shark sightings (May-September)
- Kelp forests spanning 8,000 hectares
Historical Timeline
- 2500 BCE: First tin mining evidence
- 43 CE: Roman coastal trade routes
- 1284: St Michael's Mount monastery
- 1801: First seaside resort at Penzance
- 2006: UNESCO Mining Landscape status